Icelandair Cancels US Flights Amid Storm Disruption

2026-02-23 - 12:05

Severe weather in the United States has led to the cancellation of several Icelandair flights to the country, leaving around 1,700 passengers with disrupted travel plans. As reported by RÚV, the airline confirmed that two flights to New York were cancelled yesterday. A further two services to New York and one to Boston were called off today due to storm conditions affecting operations at US airports. What's the Story? Around 1,700 passengers affected by cancelled Icelandair flights to New York and Boston Two New York flights cancelled yesterday; two New York and one Boston flight cancelled today due to storms in the United States Additional flights planned tomorrow, pending confirmation from US authorities Brooklyn, NY, as seen in January 2026. Photo: Wil540 art. Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain. Transatlantic services affected Guðni Sigurðsson, the airline’s information officer, said efforts are under way to minimise further disruption. “The company plans to add flights tomorrow,” Guðni said, noting that confirmation from the United States is still awaited. He added that the airline remains optimistic that the situation will stabilise and that no further cancellations will be required if weather conditions improve. Transatlantic routes are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events, which can affect aircraft positioning and airport capacity. Icelandair has not indicated whether other destinations may be impacted. Passengers are advised to monitor updates from the airline directly. For more on Iceland’s main international gateway, see our coverage of Keflavík Airport passenger trends.